GENOA from Crusades to Cruises

A catchy title to stimulate curiosity about a city that is often the victim of many clichés used by those who do not know it. Then come after me if you want to meet the authentic millenary history of Genoa as witnessed by what was saved from the destructive action of the pickaxe and bulldozers in recent decades. Two similar words "Crusades" and "Cruises" to indicate the beginning of written history and the present day of Genoa. We leave from the port, thinking of cruise passengers, to meet the middle age with the complex of the Knights of Malta, the Church where the First Crusade was preached to which a small expedition of Genoese captained by William Embriaco the hero who built the war machines that obtained the drinking of Jerusalem joined.

1. 1

   Old Port

   10 min

   Story of the transformation of the port of Genoa over the centuries by visiting the ancient piers and structures also with the help of illustrative panels

2. 2

   La Commenda di Pre

   10 min

   External and internal visit to the upper church (if open)

3. 3

   Stazione Marittima di Genova

   10 min

   External visit

4. 4

   Galata Museo Del Mare

   5 min

   External visit

5. 5

   Palazzo Di San Giorgio

   10 min

   External visit

6. 6

   Portici Di Sottoripa

   10 min

   Visit

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10 min

   Internal visit

8. 8

   Palazzo Di San Giorgio

   15 min

   The richest palace in the city's history. From the government building to the seat of the most prestigious financial institution of the Republic of Genoa.

9. 9

   Piazza Banchi

   10 min

   Financial center for over 7 centuries, a must-see place during a visit to Genoa.

10. 10

    Basilica di San Siro

    10 min

    Few know that the First Crusade was preached in this church, when the building was still in Romanesque style and dedicated to the 12 Apostles!

11. 11

    Stop 11

    20 min

    A "New Road" of the sixteenth century, almost a private quarter for a small elite of Genoese merchant-bankers who had their sumptuous palaces built here, praised by Rubens and other intellectuals passing through Genoa.

12. 12

    Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari

    10 min

    The nerve centre of Genoa, between the historic and the new city. Bordered by important buildings witnessing the main economic activities of the city.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.